EN PE BE Sh e ballas Pos Square dance will aid Turchin family By GRACE R. DOVE Post Staff Friends of Eddie Turchin will have the opportunity todance away the winter blues while raising money to help the family at a square dance, scheduled for Friday, January 8, 1993, at College Misericordia’s Merrick Hall. Tickets to the dance, which will run from 8:30 p.m. until midnight, are $10 per person, with all proceeds earmarked for the Eddie Turchin fund. Featuring veteran square dance caller Joseph “Red” Jones, the benefit will also include polkas and other types of dancing. “We might even try the “Achey- Breaky,” just for fun,” Jones joked. Jones scheduled the dance to benefit family friends Bonnie and Ed Turchin of Jackson Township, whose 18-year-old son, Eddie, has been recovering in a Philadelphia hospital from brain surgery and serious complications since October 1. Although Eddie still can’t speak, his mother, Bonnie, has told Jones that Eddie is now able to brush his teeth and pick out the letters that spell his name from a special letter board. He was expected to be transferred from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia to John Heinz Rehabilitation Center in Wilkes- Barre Monday, December 28. Since early October, friends and relatives have joined forces to raise money, estimated by Jones at nearly $19,000 as of Christmas financial burden by taking up collections and holding candy and bake sales, an aerobics workout and several special suppers. “The fundraisers have made it possible for the family to stay by Eddie's side,” Jones said. Since the Turchins still face many expenses not covered by medical . insurance, more fundraisers are in the works. In addition to the January 8 square dance, students and the Campus Ministry at College Misericordia plan to “Storm the Dorms” selling candy after Christmas vacation. A “Rockin’ Lock-In" at Lake- Lehman High School, postponed from Saturday, December 12 due to the weather, is expected to be rescheduled after Christmas Eve, to help ease the family's vacation. ‘Hayfield Society members honored The Penn State Wilkes-Barre Campus honored the select group of members of the Hayfield Society “with a special gala dinner recently at Hayfield House on the campus in Lehman. “The Hayfield Society is an informal association of individuals and corporate representatives who make ».an annual contribution of $1,000 or more to the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Campus during the 12 month “period. Their generosity enhances academic programs, provides scholarships to deserving students the Hayfield Society dinner, the beautiful living room of Hayfield House was decorated with giant +apd addresses other critical needs of the campus. i. “mums, pine cones, grapevine wreaths and table linens in burgundy, blue, hunter green and golden brown. + Sawn seated, from left, Shirley Fortinsky and Jean Banks. Standing: Tom Robinson, development in Dingle elected to group's board Erik Dingle, Esq., Trucksville, was recently elected first vice chairperson of the board of » directors of Planned Parenthood of * North East Pennsylvania. Named ' & second three-year term, he will #0 lead the long range planning '. committee. * Pastboard chairperson Richard * R. Mebane was selected to head '. the nominating committee. Other area residents on the \. board are Kathryn O'Neill, Wilkes- + Barre, and Linda Mascetti, Ph.D., » Drums, immediate past president. 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Interested applicants should send their resumes to Zbiek at the township municipal building, 2211 Huntsville Road, Shavertown, PA 18708. In other business, the low bid of $20,866 for insurance was awarded to Perma Insurance, Inc. The supervisors asked Ed Chesnovich to prepare information on employee retirement plans to be presented at the February work session. Sick & Tired of Being Sick & Tired? See Klein Chiropractic For Better Health Call 675-3833 For Your Free Resource Kit KLEIN CHIROPRACTIC LIFE CLINIC DALLAS, PENNSYLVANIA Phone 675-3833 F: Make This Your Year! ke LEXUS OF WILKES-BARRE > “LES TROI MOUSQUETAIRES” — Gate of Heaven seventh-graders who recently participated in a program of French music and skits included the cast of “The Three Musketeers:” front row from left: Kristen Bednarek, Alma DeRojas, Daniel Son and Michael Charney; second row from left: Aaron O'Neil, Christopher Suhocki, Derek Heppding, Matther Koch and Robert Harvey. (Post Photo/Grace R. Dove) By GRACE R. DOVE Post Staff Gate of Heaven students, parents and friends were treated to a program of French culture December 15 as part of a new French class offered to grades six through eight. Seventh-graders Maureen Paley, Kathleen O’Brien, Katie Mahoney and Matthew Koch wrote theirown play, “Paris, La Terre Romantique” (Paris, the Romanceland), which recreated the atmospheres of a French home, cafe and Boutique (shop). Starring Katie Harkins, Katie Mahoney, Joseph Bradbury and William Kingsbury, the play featured a surprise ending as the two couples become engaged at a special dinner at a cafe. Other plays included the seventh-graders’ version of “The Three Musketeers,” and performances by the eighth- graders of a French fable of “The Two Goats,” and two Christmas plays, A Christmas Gift for Mother” and “La Nuit Avant Noel” (“The Night Before Christmas.”) Several French songs and the Can- Can dance rounded out the evening. Afterwards, the sixth-graders served refreshments (including quiche and crepes, of course). French was added to the Marcia Matthews promoted at First Eastern Bank Marcia Matthews has been promoted to assistant cashier at First Eastern Bank according to an announcement by Frederick A. Deal, president and CEO. Matthews is the manager of International Banking Services and is responsible for the effective operations of all letters of credit and related international banking services such as documentary collections, foreign drafts and foreign currency transactions. Prior to joining First Eastern, Matthews was a computer operator for a national insurance company. After graduating from Paraiso Junior/Senior High School in Paraiso, Panama, Matthews attended Canal Zone Junior College, Panama and the IBM School in the city of Panama. After relocating to the United States, Matthews graduated magna cume laude from Southern Ohio College, Cincinnati, Ohio, with apassqgiate degree in. computer, programining and is currently working toward a B.S. degree from King's College. Matthews is a member of the Executive Women's Council, American Institute of Banking and the Gate of Heaven choir. Previously, Matthews was president of the Gate of Heaven Altar and Rosary Society as well as a religious education instructor and was a coordinator and host for the Fresh Air Fund. Matthews and her husband Victor are the parents of Victor E. and twin daughters, Monique and Monica. They live in the Back Mountain. I Gay Paree comes to Gate of Heaven curriculum this year for grades six through eight as a pilot program, according to French teacher Madame Rosalie Albert. Sixth- and eighth-graders meet once or twice a week for an introductory course, while seventh- graders are immersed in an intensive study of the language and culture. Seventh-graders will be ready to step right into second- year French when they enter high school. “They're very excited to be able to speak another language,” said Mrs. Albert. “They chatter back and forth in the halls and at home in French and have learned several prayers, which they recite at the beginning of class.” 4 ' MARCIA MATTHEWS f vy ¢ ¢ ¢ v ¢ 1993 Bridal Fashion Show Presented By: U.S. TUXEDO GENETTT HOTEL — WILKES-BARRE AND THE PROMISE WEST SIDE MALL — EDWARDSVILLE SUNDAY, JANUARY 3RD GENETTI HOTEL — WILKES-BARRE DOORS OPEN 1 P.M. * TICKETS $3.00 A Bridal Extravaganza! . Over * Ace Hoffman * New York Times Band * Copymakers Printing * Washington Florist * Changes 70,000 * Mary Kay Cosmetics * Bartikowsky's * Stroud's * Lazertronix DJ's * Diane O'Malley Harpist 1st PRIZE A °5,000 GENETTI WEDDING 2nd PRIZE A °2,000 BRIDAL PACKAGE PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: * Avenue Travel e Saber Room * Genettis » Gail McManns Soloist
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